Extened Care Organization
Who We Are
We are a group of volunteers, whose primary goal is to raise funds, and support ongoing efforts to enhance the lives of the Residents of Princess Court.
Everybody in the Dryden Area needs to give a huge thanks and appreciation to Inge Desautels
Inge is literally the face of Long Term Care in Dryden. She was instrumental in bringing LTC to the attention of everybody needed, and lead the lobbying so Princess Court could be built, and therefore take care of so many Dryden Area Residents here in Dryden, vs. being sent to places out of town such as Kenora and Fort Frances. DECO evolved from this – Dryden Extended Care Organization, and still today, more than 40 years later, fundraises to help ensure our loved ones have what they need, to live a full life here in Dryden at Princess Court. Inge has been the Chair of DECO all this time – she still is part of DECO, but has recently stepped back from the Chair position.
Income: Tuck Shop
- We are open to the public – especially for Residents and Families to visit and socialize in the main lobby by the fireplace
- Very reasonable prices for coffee, tea, water, all sorts of snacks & ice cream treats – very cheap prices/minimal cost for the users
- Cash only please☺
- Currently we are open & have volunteers working Monday to Friday from 1-3pm
- This is one method of income for DECO
Major Source of our Income is from Donations for DECO, from “In Memoriam”: Where do these funds go?
DECO helps fund in several area of Princess Court – some examples include:
- The gazebo that was recently installed out front of Princess Court – many families and Residents gather under there for wind and sun protection – we had help from the Dryden Lions Club to install that☺
- The courtyard between Princess Court and Patricia Gardens – again, a beautiful place to gather, and we purchased new chairs and tables, and umbrellas
- Tables and chairs at the Tuck Shop for visiting in the main lobby area
- Blinds for the windows in the Activity Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors
- New “SMART” TVs for all 3 floors
- Special Tables in the Dining Room for Residents with wheelchairs to use
- BBQs for staff to use for special days like hotdog days
- Activity Department supplies – eg. New games & activities & general equipment
- Special entertainment – eg. Elvis has been in the building! He regularly appears, and is always a huge hit with Residents, staff and families to enjoy
- Monthly Birthday parties for the Residents
- At Christmas, we give each Resident a little ‘care package’ with items such as hand lotion and chocolates
- So much more!
Where and How Can You Donate:
- New: We now have 2 spots to drop off cheques: 1 is in a black box just inside the first set of main doors off Princess St; and the other is in a brown box labelled, at the Dryden Community Funeral Home
- Mail a cheque to DECO, Box 953 Dryden Ontario P8N 3E3
- New: e-transfer to princesscourtdeco@gmail.com – please include in the “message” section, who the donation is made in memory of, as well as your mailing address for receipts.
- Receipts are issued for all donations
Do You Use Facebook?
Please like and follow our new FB Page “Princess Court DECO”
Want to Help Volunteer for DECO?
The Tuck Shop, birthday parties, and anything else: please contact us! Via Email: princesscourtdeco@gmail.com or Call Carol Gardam at 807-221-8459
Current Executive Members:
November 2023:
Chair: Carol Gardam
Vice Chair: Lorraine Gadd
Treasurer: Brenda Wood
Secretary: Cecille Boughner